Air Lift 78604, Руководство по установке

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MN-895
Air Lift Performance
NOTE
DAMPING ADJUSTMENT
The dampers in this kit have 30 settings, or “clicks”, of adjustable compression and rebound
damping characteristics . Damping is changed through the damper rod using the supplied
adjuster (Figs . 24 and 25) or a 3mm allen wrench .
Turn the adjuster clockwise and the damping settings are hardened . Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise and the damping is softened .
Each strut is preset to “-15 clicks” . This means that the damper is adjusted 15 clicks away
from full stiff . Counting down from full stiff is the preferred method of keeping track of, or
setting, damping . This setting was developed on a 2002 MINI Cooper S and may need to
be adjusted to different vehicles and driving characteristics .
ALIGNING THE VEHICLE
1 . Using the control system, set the vehicle height to the new custom ride height .
2 . If the custom ride height is lower than stock, we recommend loosening all pivot points
(bolts, nuts) on any control arm, strut arm or radius rod that contains bushings . Once
they have been loosened, re-torque to stock specifications.
It may be necessary to cycle the suspension to loosen the bushing up from its mount. This
will help re-orient the bushing at its new position and increase life of the bushings based
on the custom ride height.
fig. 24
fig. 25
11 . Cycle the suspension to Max Extension and record the measurement from the same
reference points .
12 . Add ME and MC then divide by 2 . Set the suspension to this point . This position will give
50% stroke in either direction and is a starting point for ride height (Fig . 23) .
13 . With the suspension at this position, loosen, then re-torque the lower control arm bolts
to manufacturer’s specifications (Table 1).
Torque Specifications
Location Nm ft-lbs .
Upper mount to chassis bolts 56 41
Shock eye bolt 140 103
Wheel bolts 120 89
Locking collar 1/4 turn beyond hand tight
Air fitting (use thread sealant) 1-and-3/4 turns beyond hand-tight
Table 1
fig. 23
Formula for Calculating Ride Height
(ME+MC)÷2=MID STROKE